Vulnerability Description
When SSL Client Certificate LDAP or Certificate Revocation List Distribution Point (CRLDP) authentication profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in CPU resource utilization. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Big-Ip Access Policy Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Iq Centralized Management | >= 8.0.0, <= 8.3.0 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Analytics | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Application Security Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Domain Name System | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Link Controller | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
| F5 | Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >= 15.1.0, < 15.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000134516Vendor Advisory
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000134516Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-23979?
CVE-2024-23979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). When SSL Client Certificate LDAP or Certificate Revocation List Distribution Point (CRLDP) authentication profile is configured on a virtual server, undisclosed requests can cause an increase in CPU ...
How severe is CVE-2024-23979?
CVE-2024-23979 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-23979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Iq Centralized Management, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager.